Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Slave Trader. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Cumpen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Seamstress, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Courier; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Amber (130 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jasper (20 gp).